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Apple cider vinegar from varicose veins: benefit and harm, how to treat
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Apple cider vinegar in varicose veins is a popular remedy from the category of alternative medicine. There are various ways to use this tool. Experts recommend how to lubricate the legs from varicose with apple cider vinegar, and to do dousing, apply compresses and take inside the vinegar, diluted in drinking water.
The use of apple cider vinegar in varicose veins
The use of apple cider vinegar in varicose veins is caused by the presence of various trace elements. Thus, this product contains:
- vitamins A, B, C;
- potassium;
- iron;
- magnesium;
- sodium;
- fluorine;
- acetic acid;
- lemon acid;
- propionic acid;
- lactic acid;
- amino acids;
- and other elements.
The properties of apple cider vinegar in varicose manifest in both external use and ingestion. This drug stimulates the strengthening of blood vessels, improves the general condition of the skin, supplies the body with amino acids, vitamins, minerals and enzymes.
Indications of the apple cider vinegar with varicose veins
Widely used apple cider vinegar in leg varicose, as well as with dermatological pathologies, in cosmetology, trichology, for weight loss.
Use during pregnancy is permitted. In addition to the treatment of varicose veins, this drug is used in pregnancy to suppress heartburn and nausea, preventing anemia.
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Dosing and administration
When preparing for therapy should take into account the technology of preparation and recommendations of specialists on how to treat varicose with apple cider vinegar.
Recommend how to drink apple cider vinegar in varicose veins, and treat them with skin. The most effective combination is the combination of these two types of treatment in combination with daily use.
How to use apple cider vinegar in varicose veins:
- Internal application
The finished product should be added to the drinking water based on the proportions of 200 ml of water per 2 tablespoons of vinegar. The resulting solution in the amount of 400 ml is used in the morning and before bedtime.
- External application
- wrapping: once a day (in the evening) the cloth is dampened in vinegar and applied to the desired area of the skin, fixing the food film. On top of the towel is applied and left for 40-50 minutes;
- rubbing: 2 times a day after cleansing the skin, the product is rubbed softly in the area of the protruding veins;
- compress: once a day, a bandage is moistened in vinegar, applied to the affected area, fixing with a towel. After applying the compress should lie down, raise your legs 30-40 cm above the body. The procedure is performed within 30 minutes;
- dousing: once a day for 4-5 minutes perform douche skin area with protruding veins. For this procedure, use a solution of vinegar (150 grams per 2 liters of water).
Most often use the finished product, but there are alternative recipes for apple cider vinegar from varicose veins.
Finely chopped or grinded on a large grater, the apples are left in the desired container (preferably in an enameled container) and poured with clean warm water. The water should be above the level of apples by 4 cm. Next, add a sweetener based on the proportion of 100 g of sugar or honey per 1 kg of apples and leave for 14 days. Periodically mix apples for oxygen supply. After the expiration of this period, the liquid is filtered and poured into glass jars, leaving the empty space from above (about 7 cm). After 14 days, the liquid is filtered again and poured into glass bottles.
Contraindications
Specialists distinguish some contraindications to the use of apple cider vinegar. A general contraindication is an allergy to this product.
Ingestion is prohibited in the following diseases:
- gastritis, especially with high acidity;
- ulcer;
- pancreatitis;
- pathology of the liver;
- diseases of the gallbladder.
External use is prohibited for skin lesions (abrasions, wounds) and dermatological pathologies such as eczema and psoriasis.
Before using the product, you should consult a specialist.
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Side effects of the apple cider vinegar with varicose veins
Side effects are most likely when the technology of preparation of the drug is violated or with long-term use.
With external application, burning of the skin, itching and irritation is possible.
When administered orally, side effects are possible in the form of:
- pain in the throat due to irritation of the mucous membranes;
- pain in the stomach, the appearance of pathologies;
- violation of the integrity of tooth enamel;
- decrease in the level of potassium in the body;
- decreased bone density;
- nausea, vomiting.
Reviews
Reviews on whether apple cider vinegar helps with varicose, mostly positive. Most likely a positive result in the integrated use of funds. In the absence of contraindications, this method will lead to the desired result and will not cause side effects.
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.